Former Fever star Tamika Catchings was inspired by Victor Oladipo and his speed as pace car driver for the Indianapolis 500 in May.

She seized the opportunity to one-up him Wednesday.

The former WNBA MVP took flight with Red Bull Air Race Pilot Kirby Chambliss at Eagle Creek Airport. Chambliss took Catchings for the ride of a lifetime, demonstrating some of the craziest stunts a plane can do.

“I think I saw heaven,” Catchings said after the flight. “I could see it beyond the sun. The flips, going upside down.”

Former Indiana Fever player Tamika Catchings rode along with Red Bull Air Race pilot Kirby Chambliss on Wednesday.(Photo: Provided by Red Bull)

The event was practice for Chambliss as he prepares for the Red Bull Air Race event Oct. 6-7 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The race features competitive pilots from all over the world flying at 200 mph through air pylons over the IMS infield

Catchings said her heart was beating uncontrollably before she climbed into the plane.

The feeling was something Catchings had never experienced.

“It’s a different nerve,” Catching said. “With a basketball game, once the ball goes up, it’s game time. This is different because once the plane goes, that’s when the flips and that stuff starts. This is scary, that’s fun.”

Chambliss' calm presence -- and the fact that he does this all the time -- reassured Catchings.

Bastketball is fun, "this is scary," Catchings said of her flight.(Photo: Provided by Red Bull)

For Chambliss, Catchings was a good passenger, albeit with some screaming. Before the flight, he said he gives every passenger the same message.

“I always just say it’s the ultimate roller coaster ride" Chambliss said. "You don’t have to stay on the tracks. If you enjoy roller coaster rides, you’re going to enjoy this. Try to relax. A lot of fear is fear of the unknown because you don’t know what’s going to happen to you.”

Catchings allowed that she was out of her element. She prefers nature walks to skydiving and zip lining, but there was no backing out of this flight.